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[hammond_zone] Re: Leslie 122 won't slow down
Earthlink-fyrefyter
The #1 cause of 122 Leslie's not slowing down, (speed changing), is a pitted
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switching relay. When the speed is changed, there is a reverse EMF kick to the contact points. After a few years of that, the points pit and start to 'weld' together when operating. To test this, go to slow speed and tap the chassis of the Leslie amplifier. Better still, tap the screw mounted through the top of the chassis which has a rubber grommet around it. This is the speed relay. If you tap it and it does change speeds, either use some VERY fine emery paper, (800 grit or finer), and slightly 'burnish' the points. Then put it back into service and see how well it works. If all is fine, that is the problem. You may want to replace BOTH of the capacitors across the AC mains sockets to the motors as well. These are there to weaken the EMF present on the relay. If they are bad, the spark on the contacts will be worse. Oh yes, make sure to remove the power and let the amp sit for a while and discharge the supply electrolytics. Any sizable residual voltage present, would not make your day a happy one. Also the 12AU7 tube on the left side of the chassis, is the tube used for the relay control. They do go bad and need replacement. DO NOT substitute with a 12AX7, the switch circuit will not function. Bill Ziegler Datasounds, Inc. Check us on the web at www.datasounds.com Let Us Build and Host Your Website ----- Original Message -----
From: "jamesrhampton" <j.r.hampton@...> To: <hammond_zone@...> Sent: Wednesday, March 06, 2002 2:57 PM Subject: [hammond_zone] Re: Leslie 122 won't slow down Hello, Nick. The 122 supplies a dc voltage which the leslie kit |
Nick Renich
Thanks for the info Bill. I will give it a try.
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From: "Earthlink-fyrefyter" <fyrefyter@...> To: <hammond_zone@...> Sent: Thursday, March 07, 2002 8:47 AM Subject: Re: [hammond_zone] Re: Leslie 122 won't slow down The #1 cause of 122 Leslie's not slowing down, (speed changing), is apitted switching relay. When the speed is changed, there is a reverse EMF kickto the contact points. After a few years of that, the points pit and startto 'weld' together when operating. To test this, go to slow speed and tapthe chassis of the Leslie amplifier. Better still, tap the screw mountedthe points. Then put it back into service and see how well it works. If allis fine, that is the problem. You may want to replace BOTH of the capacitorssubstitute with a 12AX7, the switch circuit will not function.
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Ron Bell
I still think if the swiches were smashed, no bakelite left at all as Nick
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has said, he should replace the switch before he starts sanding the cotacts on his relay, this could perminantly damage another piece that is not replacable. Ronnie B. ----- Original Message -----
From: "Nick Renich" <nrenich@...> To: <hammond_zone@...> Sent: Wednesday, March 06, 2002 5:10 PM Subject: Re: [hammond_zone] Re: Leslie 122 won't slow down Thanks for the info Bill. I will give it a try. |
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